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DV 2021 AOS Only

DV2021 CEAC Data​

Data was obtained from the Consular Electronic Application Center of the U.S. Department of State. You can also download the current state of data in a form of csv file: FY2021-ceac-current.csv.


RegionIssuedRefusedAPReady
AF12291632671319
AS43532111348
EU8771041521065
OC1371636423
SA274655341
Totals29523216213496

Going very slow outside. this might be positive for the AOS because visas will be available until the end of Sep.
 
Coffee&Books said:
Actually, the agent that was interviewing me had my file and I saw a pink piece of paper (just couldn't see what it said), so I think it made it there. Plus he said he was aware that we included an expedite request.
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Coffee&Books said:
Yup, it definitely did. I saw a pink piece of paper among all of my documents.
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So revisiting this conversation. Okay, the "expedite request" made it to the IO (you saw the pink piece of paper your lawyer included, and the IO stated he's aware you included an expedite request). However, I do not believe that cover note played a role in your processing timeline. There is another SLC timeline recently listed on the on the timeline spreadsheet, which actually appears faster than yours by the way. Your package was delivered 3/17, you got IL 05/05. This other case had package delivered 05/05 and IL received 06/30 - less time than yours took by the way. And like you, interview got scheduled prior to bio notice being received or completed. My conclusion is your FO happens to be more proactive with DV based AOS cases.
 
Sm1smom said:
So revisiting this conversation. Okay, the "expedite request" made it to the IO (you saw the pink piece of paper your lawyer included, and the IO stated he's aware you included an expedite request). However, I do not believe that cover note played a role in your processing timeline. There is another SLC timeline recently listed on the on the timeline spreadsheet, which actually appears faster than yours by the way. Your package was delivered 3/17, you got IL 05/05. This other case had package delivered 05/05 and IL received 06/30 - less time than yours took by the way. And like you, interview got scheduled prior to bio notice being received or completed. My conclusion is your FO happens to be more proactive with DV based AOS cases.
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Thanks for the detective work, confirming what a number of us thought.

Also maybe ties in with what we sometimes see, cases received earlier in the FY can take longer just because the deadline is further away. FOs are aware of the deadline and also know that they don’t need to rush earlier cases to meet it.
 
Is there any possibility that part of BG check would take place even before the biometrics? As we know, BG check is made of a fingerprint check & name check!
(Any idea or evidence?)
 
Sm1smom said:
Sorry to learn of your denial also. My post which you quoted already spells out the recommended course of action:
" I’ve written everything above simply to say yes, it has happened before but you can forget about filing a motion to reconsider. Such filings do not get expedited as they do not take into consideration the fact that a DV based AOS is time sensitive. By the time a decision gets made, your FY will long be over, so even if they admit the denial was erroneous, they will not be able to issue you with a GC because of the time limitation."
If your current status has not expired, "... consider sending in a new application right away"
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After received the deny letter (6/23), I received my case status update yesterday (6/30), said
"We we reopened your Form I-485 and reconsidering our earlier decision. We sent you a notice that describes how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice"
Anyone have a clue or experiences what the instruction will be? and what is possibly the next?
I am about to re-send my application but received it, and my attorney is about to file the motion for my case.
 
SF22 said:
After received the deny letter (6/23), I received my case status update yesterday (6/30), said
"We we reopened your Form I-485 and reconsidering our earlier decision. We sent you a notice that describes how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice"
Anyone have a clue or experiences what the instruction will be? and what is possibly the next?
I am about to re-send my application but received it, and my attorney is about to file the motion for my case.
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Glad to hear that!
Best wishes my friend
:)
 
jeylohnen said:
My case was finally transferred to Cleveland FO on 06/28 - info from tier one on 6/28 and i asked today again. I am still waiting on tier 2 agent call (day 11 of waiting), hoping to request bio. I know it doesn't mean much for now but at least its good news if made it to FO.
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I hope you get an interview request soon. I am also waiting for both biometrics and interview notices. It has been about 40 days.

When I asked a tier1 (through Emma) a month ago about my case, she said my case in at NBC. Another tier1 (through Emma) two weeks after said it is proceeded by the field office. I ask from which time my case got FO, she said since we received your case.
So, either first tier1 or second tier1 is incorrect. :)

I stop calling them. Just desperately waiting for mails.
 
SF22 said:
After received the deny letter (6/23), I received my case status update yesterday (6/30), said
"We we reopened your Form I-485 and reconsidering our earlier decision. We sent you a notice that describes how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice"
Anyone have a clue or experiences what the instruction will be? and what is possibly the next?
I am about to re-send my application but received it, and my attorney is about to file the motion for my case.
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Great news!! They reopened my case too! :)
 
SF22 said:
After received the deny letter (6/23), I received my case status update yesterday (6/30), said
"We we reopened your Form I-485 and reconsidering our earlier decision. We sent you a notice that describes how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice"
Anyone have a clue or experiences what the instruction will be? and what is possibly the next?
I am about to re-send my application but received it, and my attorney is about to file the motion for my case.
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SELisa said:
Great news!! They reopened my case too! :)
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Looks like someone more senior than your assigned IO reviewed the cases and they realized they were wrongly denied. Good for you guys. And hopefully the approval goes smoother and faster.
 
SF22 said:
After received the deny letter (6/23), I received my case status update yesterday (6/30), said
"We we reopened your Form I-485 and reconsidering our earlier decision. We sent you a notice that describes how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice"
Anyone have a clue or experiences what the instruction will be? and what is possibly the next?
I am about to re-send my application but received it, and my attorney is about to file the motion for my case.
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SELisa said:
Great news!! They reopened my case too! :)
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Maybe a supervisor looked at the cases and realized the error. Good luck to both of you for a positive outcome.

edit: lol posted same thing at same time as mom
 
SF22 said:
After received the deny letter (6/23), I received my case status update yesterday (6/30), said
"We we reopened your Form I-485 and reconsidering our earlier decision. We sent you a notice that describes how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice"
Anyone have a clue or experiences what the instruction will be? and what is possibly the next?
I am about to re-send my application but received it, and my attorney is about to file the motion for my case.
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Great! :)
 
DV2021winnercouple said:
It has been 75 days since we received the letter indicating that we do not need a fingerprint and the case still shows that "Fingerprint fee is received ..." at the National Benefits Center.

Other folks with similar NOA dates and March CN have already received their cards??
We live in a republican state and senators/congressmen do not seem to help. Service request submitted via Emma Chat but no reply thus far.
1. Any alternative course of action?
2. Does NBC processing delay relate to prior immigration cases?
3. the case status "fingerprint fee is received..." indicates that the case is still at NBC? and CO won't be able to do anything?


Just confused and don't know what to do.
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Case number: 2021AF12***
CN: March
Chicago Box delivery: 03/02/2021
NOA: 03/31/2021
Letter indicating Bio waiver: 04/16/2021
Case Status: "Fingerprint fee is recieved ...."
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No bio, nice. What status are you on and how long have you been here? Wondering what the criteria is for no bio.
 
SF22 said:
After received the deny letter (6/23), I received my case status update yesterday (6/30), said
"We we reopened your Form I-485 and reconsidering our earlier decision. We sent you a notice that describes how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice"
Anyone have a clue or experiences what the instruction will be? and what is possibly the next?
I am about to re-send my application but received it, and my attorney is about to file the motion for my case.
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SELisa said:
Great news!! They reopened my case too! :)
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I'm so happy for you! Fringers crossed they will approve your cases soon!
 
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Hey,

I graduated from a US university with a Masters. I have requested the official transcript via mail, however, since my university is closed due to COVID, it takes longer than usual to receive the transcripts via mail. They informed me that while I am waiting I can request an official transcript via email, which I did and have received. But, I am still waiting for the paper transcript, to be received via mail. I have not received the interview date yet, but I am concerned about this. In case I do not get the paper transcript by mail, before my interview, do you think, I can print the official transcript received via email, and take it with me for the interview?

Thank you
 
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